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Health Inspection

Rehabilitation Center Of Independence, The

January 10, 2025 · Independence, MO · 1800 S Swope Drive
Citations 1
CMS Rating 2/5
Beds 130
Provider ID 265693
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Rehabilitation Center Of Independence, The
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Inspection Summary

REHABILITATION CENTER OF INDEPENDENCE, THE in INDEPENDENCE, MO — inspection on January 10, 2025.

Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF725
Minimal harm or CNA EE stated that Resident #2 had a diagnosis of obesity along with cerebral palsy and this made her Some Review of the Skin Monitoring: Comprehensive CNA shower Review sheets from October 2024 through affected

Review of the Skin Monitoring: Comprehensive CNA Shower Review sheets from October 2024 through December 2024 revealed the following: October - the resident received four showers, November - the resident received four showers.

December - the resident received five showers.

On 1/10/25 at approximately 2:30 p.m., in an interview with the LVN DD, who monitored the skin on bath days, he/she stated that if residents refused a shower, they were supposed to sign a form.

She/he also stated that she wasn ' t familiar with Resident #58 refusing showers lately.

There was no record of Resident #58 refusing showers.

On 1/10/25 at approximately 5:15 p.m., in an interview with the Director of Nursing, she /he acknowledged that the residents should have at least two (2) showers per week.

265693

Form Approved OMB

STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.

Building 265693 B.

Wing 01/10/2025

NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Rehabilitation Center of Independence, The 1800 S Swope Drive Independence, MO 64057

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in INDEPENDENCE, MO, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from REHABILITATION CENTER OF INDEPENDENCE, THE or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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